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Here's my guess: there's a huge confound in the lack of correlation between 40 times and NFL success. Given the value placed on speed, teams are willing to roll the dice on a less skilled, less polished, less accomplished player if he runs a 4.3. Whereas for a WR to make it to the NFL running a 4.65, he has to show some pretty special skills.
In other words, the samples aren't equivalent. Slower players start off, on average, as better football players. But given the same level of football skills, more speed is better.
In other words, the samples aren't equivalent. Slower players start off, on average, as better football players. But given the same level of football skills, more speed is better.